Normal and combination skins are very similar; in fact behave almost in the same pattern. So, they can be discussed under the same category. This skin type is of the luckiest, as it rarely faces any skin issue predominately, it’s neither too oily nor too dry, and the skin lubricant level is just the very right amount that is essentials for its well-being. If you are still not sure about your skin type, you can first find about your skin type here, or you can continue reading.
Characteristics of Normal/combination skin:
-Most part of the face is dry especially around cheek area
- May have oily T-zone (which is forehead, nose, chin)
-Some are prone to acne or blackheads around cheek area
RECOMMENDED REGIME FOR NORMAL/COMBINATION SKIN:
A basic skin regime no matter what skin type consist of a few basic steps/products a cleanser, a toner ,moisturizer, an exfoliating scrub and a face mask. Now of which genre these all of these mentioned products have to be used differs among skin types. No, you can’t use the same thing for all skin types.
As much the normal /combo skin is perfect in its glow. Caring for it can be quite tricky because it involves maintaining between neither drying out the skin nor adding excess oils over it. So the balance has to be just right unless any certain part of face needs excess care due to excess oil.
CLEANSERS:
You will need a foaming/gel or water soluble cleanser. Basically a gentle cleanser which doesn’t tries to alter the basic moisture level of the skin and just cleanses it. Avoid all sorts of bar soaps regardless of what they claim. Many times ingredients of cleansers in there bar form can clog pores. And can be too drying. Avoid cleansers with irritants and fragrance. Select a mild cleanser so that it helps to keep your skin in balance.
TONER:
Go for alcohol free toner, any toner which has menthol or witch hazel can stimulate this skin type resulting in more oil production. So, as cleanser with toners stick with mild ones.
MOISTURIZER:
This skin type usually doesn't need any extra care for moisturizing, but you can keep and oil free moisturizer in your daily regime, to keep your skin supple.
EXFOLIATION:
For exfoliation this skin type will stick with the same regime as dry skin. Exfoliate just once a week to get rid of the dead skin build up and making sure that the pores are clean. Oatmeal scrubs is very good for this skin type.
FACE MASK:
Again as this skin type doesn't needs to much extra care. But added care never harms but adds more glow to the skin. Any face pack used once a week can keep you glowing all the way. Honey can serve as a good mask for this skin type, while if any case is dealing with acne then it’s not advisable.